Design & Manufacture


3D CAD design software gets an upgrade

RS Components has unveiled a new version of DesignSpark Mechanical, a free-for-download 3D CAD modelling tool. Now available in Version 4.0 – the first update of the tool for three years – providing new functionality and a more intelligent

RS Components | 16-11-2018

Evaluation module demos function and versatility of dual-channel amplifier

Texas Instruments OPA2810DGKEVM Evaluation Module demonstrates the functionality and versatility of the dual-channel OPA2810 amplifier in the DGK (VSSOP-8) package. The OPA2810 FET-input, voltage-feedback operational amplifier offers a very

Texas Instruments | 15-11-2018

Evaluation boards demonstrate and evaluate isolated power solutions

Analog Devices EVAL-ADuM5020 and EVAL-ADuM5028 Evaluation Boards enables designers to demonstrate and evaluate the ADuM5020 and ADuM5028 isolated power solutions. The boards incorporate a pre-mounted isoPower device, either the ADuM5020 or

Analog Devices | 09-11-2018

Evaluation board shows effectiveness of AVR and PIC MCUs in IoT sensor node solutions

Microchip Technology AC164160 AVR-IoT WG Evaluation Board, available now from RS Components, is intended to demonstrate the effectiveness of AVR and PIC MCUs in IoT sensor node solutions. This board uses smart modules to lessen the weight o

RS Components | 09-11-2018

Evaluation boards for simple testing of DOSA converters

For its recently released RPM and RBB10 series, RECOM has introduced corresponding evaluation boards which provide a shortcut to the otherwise long-winded testing, as these boards provide customers with an effortless way to evaluate these D

Recom International | 02-11-2018

Evaluation boards demonstrate design of a 5V rail with a short-term power backup

Analog Devices DC2642A evaluation boards are intended to evaluate LTC4041 supercapacitor backup power manager. This device is a complete supercapacitor backup system for 2.9V to 5.5V supply rails. The device PMIC operates with a stack of tw

Analog Devices | 31-10-2018

Initiative to celebrate the UK’s brightest young engineers

RS Components is partnering Electronics Weekly for the third year in succession to launch the EW BrightSparks initiative, which strives to find the brightest and most talented young electronics engineers in the UK today. As in previous

RS Components | 30-10-2018

Controller evaluation module features ultra-high peak power conversion efficiency

Texas Instruments LM34936EVM controller evaluation module is intended to evaluate the LM34936. The LM34936 is a four switch wide VIN buck-boost controller. This converter is created to work from input voltage from 6V to 30V and give a 12V r

Texas Instruments | 26-10-2018

EVM is a complete evaluation system for low-power protector for lithium-ion cells

The Texas Instruments BQ77915EVM-014 EVM is a total evaluation system for the BQ77915 3-series to 5-series low-power protector for lithium-ion cells. The EVM includes one BQ77915 and FETs to control current in a configuration typically foun

Texas Instruments | 25-10-2018

Amplifier EVM highlights digital input closed-loop automotive Class-D audio amplifier

Texas Instruments TAS5720A-Q1EVM Amplifier EVM highlights the TAS5720A-Q1 digital input closed-loop automotive Class-D audio amplifier. This module is used together with the PurePath Console Motherboard. The module is populated with the dev

Texas Instruments | 24-10-2018

Evaluation kit enables data collection and evaluates long-range proximity capabilities

The Analog Devices EVAL-ADPD1080Z-PRX Evaluation Kit gives users a simple means of connecting with the ADPD1080 hardware, collecting data from the device, and evaluating long-range proximity capabilities. The ADPD1080 hardware is config

Analog Devices | 22-10-2018

Demonstration boards offer high-efficiency and high density using a µModule regulator

Analog Devices DC2481A-A/DC2481A-B/DC2481B-A Demonstration Boards are high efficiency, high density, utilising a µModule regulator with a voltage range up to 16V input. This board evaluates the LTM4677 and LTM4650 step-down regulators. The

Analog Devices | 17-10-2018

Educational support bolstered with new tools for inspiring engineering talent

RS Components has introduced new ranges of tools from Seeed Studio, Arduino and Bare Conductive that are aimed at academic institutions, including educators and students of electronics, as well as inspiring electronics design engineers with

RS Components | 17-10-2018

IoT connectivity tool enables rapid evaluation and prototyping

Synergy AE-CLOUD2 LTE IoT Connectivity Example is a tool created to facilitate rapid evaluation, prototyping and development of Global LTE IoT Cellular Cloud Connected Applications utilising the Synergy Platform. Using the kit developers ca

Mouser Electronics | 05-10-2018

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